Career Development
This SPE Live episode will unlock how early-career engineers can position themselves for long-term growth in hydrogen-related projects.
At a pivotal moment for SPE, the sunset of the eMentoring Program marks a moment of reflection. For many, eMentoring was more than a platform; it was a bridge across borders and generations. Its conclusion reminds us that while programs may evolve, the spirit of mentorship endures—carried forward by volunteers, local sections, and student chapters committed to investi…
Effective management requires deliberately protecting your time to prioritize leadership, delegation, development, and proactive problem-solving instead of constant firefighting.
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Military veterans possess a number of valuable, transferrable skills that are needed in the energy sector, but the transition from the military to oil and gas is not always easy. We talked to a 20-year Air Force veteran about what he learned moving into a career as a reservoir engineer advisor. -
No one wants to be left struggling for an answer in front of a client or a boss, or stuck stammering in a job interview or networking event. Here's useful advice on how to be prepared for several common career situations
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This article is based on a panel session during the 2018 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in which industry leaders provided their insights on what skills make a difference in one’s career.
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The decline in the world price of oil between 2014 and the end of 2017 brought many consequences to the Colombian economy, and undoubtedly affected thousands of workers in the industry at all professional levels. One of the groups affected were young professionals with technical backgrounds such as petroleum engineering, geology, geosciences, among others who were abo…
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Technical skills will be those by which people judge you when reading your CV, but soft skills open new doors and, what is most important, form your reputation.
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When oil and gas streams leave the production platform, they include production from different wells. Hydrocarbon accounting establishes how much of those came from each well.
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The Way Ahead spoke with Clay Neff on a number of topics, including his personal experiences, the E&P business environment, as well as his advice to young professionals.
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Dual-career couples face a unique set of challenges and trade-offs. When both you and your partner have busy, demanding careers, how can you reap the benefits of being a dual-career couple and show up as your best self, at work and at home?
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An energy trader and operator analyzes a lot of moving pieces. Engineers who understand the chemistry of each molecule, interaction between components, refinery systems and flows, and economics have an advantage. This knowledge allows them to take good calculated risk.
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Halliburton’s broadened paid family leave program offers eight weeks of bonding leave, which can be taken within 12 months from the date of childbirth or finalized adoption.
